19,752 Sequel Contractors, Inc.

By: Cal-OSHA Decisions

27 COR 40-4015 [19,752]

MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT - INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

CAL. CODE REGS, tit. 8, 3328(b) (2000) - Employer and its employee failed to inspect the inside of the coupling on a pneumatic hammer as recommended by the manufacturer, a general violation.

MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT - DEFECTIVE PARTS

CAL. CODE REGS, tit. 8, 3328(c) (2000) - A pneumatic hammer with a defective coupling was used despite its hazardous condition, causing an injury accident, a general violation.

PENALTY - MULTIPLE CITATIONS FOR A SINGLE HAZARD

According to Appeals Board precedent, while multiple violations may be cited for a single hazard, when correction of

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